Pentax K-S1 vs Canon 90D

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Pentax K-S1 vs Canon 90D

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APS-C 366.6mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-S1 Review.

APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon 90D Review.
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Differences

Pentax K-S1 advantages over Canon 90D

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Lighter weight
765g vs 1216g
Lighter weight
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré

Canon 90D advantages over Pentax K-S1

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1300 vs 480 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 83 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More cross-type AF points
45 vs 9
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Newer
5 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
32.5 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
More AF points
45 vs 11
More AF points improve autofocus
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
57 vs 20 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/6000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Pentax K-S1.
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Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Great image quality; Faster 10fps burst shooting; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; 4K video; 1080p120 slow-mo video.
Low-pass filter reduces fine detail from high-res sensor; High ISO performance isn't as good as some rival cameras; Video recording limited to 29:59.
Read our Canon 90D Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A58

Pentax K-S1

Sony A58

$502
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-S1 vs Sony A58

Canon 90D

Sony A58

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 90D vs Sony A58

Compared to Pentax K-500

Pentax K-S1

Pentax K-500

$502
APS-C

HDMI out
More pixels

$597
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K-500

Canon 90D

Pentax K-500

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 90D vs Pentax K-500

Compared to Pentax K-S2

Pentax K-S1

Pentax K-S2

$502
APS-C

Higher-res screen

$499
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K-S2

Canon 90D

Pentax K-S2

$1099
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 90D vs Pentax K-S2

Compared to Canon 80D

Pentax K-S1

Canon 80D

$502
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$935
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-S1 vs Canon 80D

Canon 90D

Canon 80D

$1099
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Canon 80D

Compared to Nikon D7500

Pentax K-S1

Nikon D7500

$502
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$864
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-S1 vs Nikon D7500

Canon 90D

Nikon D7500

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
On-sensor phase detect

$864
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500

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